Lebkuchen is similar to gingerbread, but made with nutmeg instead of ginger.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits
- 2 tablespoons cherry brandy (kirsch or Kirschwasser)
For the lemon icing:
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method
To make the spice cake:
- In a small saucepan melt butter. Add honey and brown sugar; heat through until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
- In large mixing bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg. Add cooled butter mixture and egg; mix completely. Fold in almonds, candied fruits, and cherry brandy.
- Spread batter on lightly greased 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. Place baking sheet in centre of cooking grate. Cook 15 to 20 minutes.
- To make the lemon icing: In a small bowl combine all icing ingredients; beat until smooth.
- Remove cake from grill and immediately cut into desired shapes—such as circles, squares, or hearts—with cookie cutters or the tip of a knife. Brush with lemon icing while shapes are still hot.
Makes about 36 two-inch square shapes.
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